Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician- California
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Job description
Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician provides comprehensive primary care services to adult and/or family populations. This role focuses on preventive care, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting overall health and wellness through patient-centered, evidence-based care.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive primary care services, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute and chronic conditions
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Perform routine physical examinations, preventive screenings, and health assessments
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Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disorders
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Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with clinical guidelines
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Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging
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Provide patient education on disease prevention, lifestyle modification, and treatment plans
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Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and ancillary services as needed
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Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and clinical meetings
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Adhere to regulatory, ethical, and professional standards of medical practice
Qualifications
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
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Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency program
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Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
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Active or eligible state medical license
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DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
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Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
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Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment
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Proficiency with electronic health record systems
Work Environment
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Outpatient clinic, inpatient hospital setting, or a combination depending on practice model
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Full-time or part-time schedules may be available
- Call responsibilities vary by practice
LANGUAGE:
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- Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
- Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), Vietnamese, Spanish and other languages may be required depending on location.
- Fluency in other languages are an asset.